Salmon with Orange-Lime Glaze
Salmon with Orange-Lime Glaze
This quick and easy recipe for baked Salmon turns out tender and sweet, with just a touch of heat, every time. My family LOVES Salmon, so I am always trying out new ways to prepare it. Enjoy! 🙂
Salmon
- 1 lb Fresh Salmon
- 1/4-1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (I do not measure this, but I just use a couple of pinches)
- 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper (Again, I do not usually measure this, but I grate a light coat of the Pepper over the Salmon)
Glaze
- 1/2 Cup Orange Marmalade
- 1 Lime Lime Zest (2 teaspoons)
- 1 Lime Juice of 1 Lime (2-3 teaspoons)
- Pinch Red Cayenne Pepper, powdered (I use a generous pinch for a little extra heat.)
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Rinse and pat dry the Salmon. Place, skin side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle with the Salt and Pepper. Set aside while you prepare the glaze.
- In a small bowl, combine the Orange Marmalade, Lime Zest, Lime Juice and Cayenne Pepper. Mix until completely blended. Taste to see if any adjustments are needed (Note: the heat of the Red Cayenne Pepper comes through as it cooks, so be careful adding too much 😉 ). Reserve 1/2 of this glaze for serving with cooked Salmon.
- Spread half of the Glaze over the top and sides of the Salmon, coating evenly.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
- Serve with the reserved glaze and your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Note: I sometimes pan-sear the Salmon in a little bit of Olive Oil and Butter before adding the glaze and baking in the oven.